Alhaji Sumaila Issaka, Chairman of the Upper East Regional Peace Council, has identified land, chieftaincy succession, and boundary disputes as key factors fueling conflicts in the region. Apexnewsgh reports
Speaking in Bolgatanga during a training organized by the Upper East Regional Peace Council and Catholic Relief Services, Alhaji Issaka expressed concern over the rising tensions.
According to Issaka, traditional land ownership systems have been disrupted by modernization and commercialization.
He further explained that local leaders, such as tindanas, once knew their boundaries but are now being challenged by chiefs seeking to expand their territories.
Alhaji Issaka also highlighted issues with chieftaincy succession, citing the influence of money and the misinterpretation of “lineage” in the constitution. He recommended a return to traditional systems of succession and warned against the exploitation of rituals and customs.
To address these conflicts, Alhaji Issaka emphasized the importance of respecting traditional boundaries and systems of land ownership. He praised the Sisala tribe’s smooth land succession process as a model for other communities.
The training, funded by the Netherlands Government, aimed to promote peaceful conflict resolution and prevent violent extremism in the region.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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